Police Constable Arrested for Alleged Rape in Palghar District

In a troubling incident in Palghar district, Maharashtra, a police constable has been arrested following allegations of rape against a woman. The incident reportedly took place at the police station where the woman had gone to give her statement regarding another case. Authorities have taken swift action, leading to the constable's arrest and the transfer of the police station chief. This case raises serious concerns about safety and accountability within law enforcement. For more details on this incident, continue reading.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 8, 2025, 10:07 IST

Incident Overview

A police constable has been taken into custody in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following allegations of rape against a woman. This information was confirmed by officials on Monday.

According to a senior officer from the Palghar police, the alleged incident occurred last week in the Kasa police station area.

The officer explained that the woman had visited the police station to provide her statement regarding a case. It was during this visit that the constable reportedly assaulted her within the premises.

Based on the woman's complaint, authorities registered a case of rape against the constable and arrested him on Sunday. Additionally, the officer mentioned that the Kasa police station chief has been transferred as a result of the incident.